8vb

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𝄷 U+1D137, 𝄷
MUSICAL SYMBOL OTTAVA BASSA
← 𝄶
[U+1D136] 		Musical Symbols 𝄸 →
[U+1D138]

Translingual[edit]

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Etymology[edit]

From Italian ottava bassa (“octave lower”), by analogy with 8va interpreted as an abbreviation of Italian ottava alta (“octave higher”).

Symbol[edit]

8vb

  1. (music) An instruction to play one octave lower than indicated.

See also[edit]

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